Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 18 July 2013
543. Deputy Eamonn Maloney asked the Minister for Justice and Equality the status of plans for the provision of a new Garda Divisional Headquarters in Tallaght, Dublin; the cost of accommodation for the Gardaí in the Plaza Complex, Tallaght; the cost of depot/compound storage for impounded, crashed and stolen vehicles in the Tallaght area; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36257/13]
View answerThe programme of replacement and refurbishment of Garda accommodation is based on priorities which are established by An Garda Síochána. The programme is progressed in close cooperation with the Office of Public Works, which has responsibility for capital expenditure in this area.
As the Deputy is aware, plans for the provision of a new Divisional Headquarters in Tallaght are being developed. This process is currently being progressed and the project will be pursued in the context of An Garda Síochána's identified accommodation priorities and in the light of available resources within the Vote for the Office of Public Works.
I understand that accommodation has been provided for An Garda Síochána at the Plaza Centre, Tallaght. In addition, I have been informed that this accommodation was already leased by the Office of Public Works and that the annual rental involved, which amounts to €190,000, is being met by that Office. A contract for the towing, storage and disposal of vehicles is in operation for the Garda Dublin South Division, which includes the Tallaght District. In 2012, Garda expenditure under the contract amounted to approximately €286,000 and revenue generated from the sale of vehicles seized within the Division amounted to approximately €168,500 . Separate figures are not available in respect of the Tallaght District.
